Crime Rate in Goat Lees: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goat Lees

The total recorded crimes in Goat Lees, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goat Lees crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Goat Lees, encompassing approximately 3,007 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Goat Lees Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Trinity Road with total crimes: 4
  • Angus Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Goteley Mere with total crimes: 3

How safe is Goat Lees?

To understand the safety of Goat Lees, we need to analyze Goat Lees crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Goat Lees demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 322 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Goat Lees witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Goat Lees experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 303 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Goat Lees witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Goat Lees has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Goat Lees Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Goat Lees has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 6.98 ranking 14th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Goat Lees crimes were 322. The crime rate of Goat Lees in 2024 was 107.07 (year) or 8.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goat Lees were around 303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.75 (year) or 8.40 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goat Lees)CrimesRank (Goat Lees)CrimesRank (Goat Lees)
Victoria178 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Willesborough69 3830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour46 5738 5727 4
Norman61 4782 4688 5
Stanhope31 9588 7659 6
Furley39 7647 6571 7
Weald Central41 6424 9410 9
Bockhanger31 10568 8515 8
Repton35 8297 11333 10
Bybrook24 11184 19161 20
Washford15 18208 17287 12
Tenterden South14 21294 12235 16
Upper Weald23 12224 16246 15
Weald South12 24293 13275 13
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry22 13244 15181 18
Roman17 16249 14253 14
Charing18 15203 18207 17
Biddenden16 17133 28137 24
Bircholt8 31145 24165 19
Highfield15 19105 30125 26
Tenterden St Michael's11 25173 2092 33
Tenterden North14 20170 21152 21
Wye with Hinxhill10 26153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 28154 22144 23
Isle of Oxney13 22144 25129 25
Downs North13 23137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3393 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North2 3990 34109 28
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield4 34108 2970 37
Godinton8 2994 3290 34
Park Farm South8 3097 31100 31
Kennington3 3888 3595 32
Saxon Shore5 3268 3762 38
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm3 3768 3876 35
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Goat Lees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 202513
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248
July 202416
June 20246
May 202414

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202415
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Goat Lees in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Goat Lees postcode area is presented below.

1. Trinity Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Angus Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Goteley Mere (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Goat Lees Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Tilers Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jersey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Faversham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lower Pemberton (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ayrshire Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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